Holidays

Holidays
Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover Legacy
When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were the Israelites in the desert. How could an 11-year-old fill the space he left?

When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were
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What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish Courage
Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.

Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Food
How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot Demand
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.

As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the
New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women
Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.

Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Food
Fried Greek Delicacies for Hanukkah
Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.

Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Food
Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’
New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.

New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
Vegetables Take Center Stage at the Jewish Holiday Table
A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

Some Orthodox Rabbis in Israel Approve Virtual Seders

The rabbis compared the use of the technology for the seder to the permission to provide life-saving treatment on Shabbat.

Holidays

Passover and the Power of a Well-Placed Banana

by Rabba Sara Hurwitz

It’s hard to evoke the suffering caused by events that may have taken place thousands of years ago, but this homemade Haggadah and that banana had nailed it.

Holidays

Remember, Queen Esther Negotiated Beauty Into Power

by Erica Brown

In light of the #MeToo movement, Purim is an important moment for the Jewish community to ask: Are we doing enough to protect girls and women?

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Hanukkah Gift Guide 2019: Modern Traditions

Hamsa jewelry is among our top choices for Judaica gifting this year, though we do have suggestions for food lovers as well as kids and grandkids.

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Cranberry-Chocolate Hanukkah Kugel

A delicious cranberry-and-chocolate chip Hanukkah kugel—from of the book Kugel for Hanukkah?—is the perfect treat for one night of the holiday.

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The Curious Case of the Jewish New Year Valentine

by Wendi Kromash

Imagine it: A Valentine card with hearts and flowers that depicted a vignette of a bar mitzvah as well as “Happy New Year” written in Hebrew and English.